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cool4cats
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_ 		6. November 2007 @ 14:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Please can someone help me with a query I have about a DVD burner.

I have just purchased a dvd burner and on reading the system requirements it states that the minimum pc spec is a P3 with a 1ghz processor, I have exactly this and so thought everything was ok to go.
Then I noticed that it stated that I need to have at least 20GB of free hard drive disc space ... my whole HD is 20GB !!

I am really confused as I was of the impression that I wouldn't need to have a massive hard drive to install a dvd burner ... obviously enough to store movies etc but once burned onto dvd I would delete it them from my hd.
Please can you advise me if my pc is suitable for this hardware ? Will it be able to handle burning movies etc to dvd or would my hard drive struggle ?

Any help greatly appreciated.

cool4cats
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binkie7
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_ 		6. November 2007 @ 21:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
That spec is for storing the movie/video etc. The drive just needs enuf free space on the hard drive to save it to.
The drive burner should be good but the hard drive will be a struggle.
Ripping just a movie is usually over 7 gig.
If your using something like CloneDVD or Shrink though it will compress the movie so you'll need about 4.5 gig free.
I think another good investment would be an external drive :)
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cool4cats
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_ 		7. November 2007 @ 10:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks so much for your help binkie7.

I am going to invest in an external hard drive, it's a good idea of yours to get one ... then I'll have no problems with space :)

Thanks again !
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_ 		7. November 2007 @ 14:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You're welcome cool4cats

Yeah external hard drives are so cheap now it's crazy - good for us consumers :)
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